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cidofovir

cidofovir
Brand names: Vistide
Form Strength
SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS 75 mg/mL


Medication comments:
USP <800> Hazardous Drug Assessment of Risk (AOR)
Per policy, these drugs are exempt from USP <800> handling requirements under normal circumstances.
The following outlines must be followed.
generic (Brand) Route [Packaging: Manufacturer ⇒ Dispense] NIOSH Group
cidofovir (Vistide) IV [n/a] Non - Antineoplastic
Pharmacy:
Receiving /
Storage /
Preparation


Exposure Risk:
low
• Handling/preparation PPE Requirements: Single  CX gloves ,  gown ,  CSTD 
• Receiving from Distributor: Standard
• Pharmacy Storage Area: IV  CSTD  Area
• Packaging/Reconstitution Location: n/a
• Compounding (Non-Sterile/Sterile) Location: Ideal: Positive pressure room
Required: Med Prep Area with Immediate Use Preparation standards
• Omnicell Load: No
Transport • Transport (dose is placed inside a plastic sealable bag): Double Bag; single  CX gloves 
Nursing:
Storage /
Admin.


Exposure Risk:
low
• Handling/administration PPE Requirements: Double  CX gloves ,  gown ,  CSTD 
• Storage of Finished dose in Nursing Area/Procedural Area: Picked up from Pharmacy
• Signage on Patient Door Required: Yes
• Manipulation of Dosage Form: n/a
• Special Manipulation for Administration: n/a
Disposal /
Spills
• Disposal of Drug Waste: Full-  black bin , trace-  yellow bin 
• Disposol of Used PPE:  yellow bin 
• Spill management: Manage like antineoplastic agents
Reason for exemption of USP<800> Containment Requirements: NIOSH recommends PPE +  CSTD  for preparation. PPE + CTSD requires for administration. Pregnancy Category C. MSHG recommends following NIOSH. Also notes, if cidofovir contacts the skin, wash membranes and flush thoroughly with water. Risks are related to systemic absorption.

Last updated: Apr. 4, 2024


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Pharmacy Contact Info:

Main Inpatient Pharmacy: ext 4599, 3503
Fax: 704-878-7283

Director of Pharmacy - Randi Raynor, PharmD: ext 4501
Clinical Coordinator - Laura Rollings, PharmD: ext 4597
Pharmacy Informaticist - Stephen Pringle, PharmD: ext 7645
Pharmacy Technician Supervisor - Amy Wingler, CPhT: ext 7385
Pharmacy Automation Coordinator (Omnicell) - Melissa Fulford, CPhT: ext 3556



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